Orthodontic practices near Smith's Green
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Smith's Green, 6 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 4.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 4.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 4.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 5.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 8.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 8.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 10.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 10.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Smith's Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 4.8 miles west; the next are Ford (4.8 miles west) and Old Harlow (8.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 4.8 miles west |
| Ford | 1 | 4.8 miles west |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Braintree | 3 | 10.4 miles east |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 10.5 miles north |
| Chelmsford | 13 | 11.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Smith's Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.0 from 189 reviews), 14.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 14.8 miles south-west |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-east |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist ChelmsfordChelmsford | 4.9 (500 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Smith's Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Uttlesford |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 27.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,375 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 36.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 1.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,983 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 470th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Helena Romanes School — 3.3 miles Forest Hall School — 3.5 miles Birchwood High School — 4.2 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 5 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 5 miles Old Harlow Dental Practice, Old Harlow — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 56 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Smith's Green
Smith's Green is 4.8 miles from Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (4.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (14.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Smith's Green list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Smith's Green are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, 4.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Smith's Green
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Orthodontist in Smith's Green: People weighing up braces or aligners in Smith's Green can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Essex.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hope End Green, Puttock's End, Takeley, Bamber's Green, Takeley Street, and Bush End.
Area profile for Smith's Green
By ONS classification, Smith's Green falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Smith's Green. 27.2% of Smith's Green's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Smith's Green, 9.6% of the 1,375 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Smith's Green is better served than 52% of towns in England. Families in Smith's Green are served by secondary schools including Helena Romanes School (3.3 miles) and Forest Hall School (3.5 miles). National deprivation data ranks Smith's Green among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Smith's Green is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in Smith's Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Smith's Green itself. The nearest recorded are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 5 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 5 miles away; and Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 9 miles away.
Smith's Green at a glance
Takeley is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Smith's Green.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Smith's Green
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Smith's Green helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Smith's Green
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Smith's Green
Orthodontic practices in and around Smith's Green vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Smith's Green's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Smith's Green. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 27.2% of Smith's Green's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Smith's Green, 9.6% of the 1,375 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Smith's Green has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Smith's Green attend schools such as Helena Romanes School (3.3 miles) and Forest Hall School (3.5 miles). Smith's Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Smith's Green is about 28 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Smith's Green
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Smith's Green can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Smith's Green — Local Context
Practices serving Smith's Green differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Smith's Green is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Smith's Green sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 27.2% of Smith's Green's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Smith's Green, 9.6% of the 1,375 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Smith's Green is better served than 52% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Smith's Green attend schools such as Helena Romanes School (3.3 miles) and Forest Hall School (3.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Smith's Green sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Smith's Green is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Smith's Green itself. The closest on record are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 5 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 5 miles away; and Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 9 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Smith's Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Smith's Green
These links help widen your research beyond Smith's Green, Essex if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Hope End Green, Puttock's End, Takeley, Bamber's Green, Takeley Street, and Bush End for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Smith's Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Smith's Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Smith's Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Smith's Green is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 4.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (4.8 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Smith's Green?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Smith's Green, 6 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Smith's Green?
The nearest practice to Smith's Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 4.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include The Dentist (5.1 miles) and Old Harlow Dental Practice (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Smith's Green, Essex?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Smith's Green, Essex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.